Countersinking is used to ensure that flat head screws or fasteners sit flush against the workpiece. JITTERBUG Pilot Countersink Cutters can be used with flush rivets in different countersinking applications. They consist cost effective alternatives to other brands. They are available separately or in convenient sets of different pilot diameters. Offered sets include 6 pieces (1/4 5/16 3/16 5/32 3/32 1/8 in.) or 4 pieces (3/16 5/32 3/32 1/8 in.) per set. For additional information please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

CHERRY® AEROSPACE MBC® Blind Fastening System  is one of the industry’s simplest and most versatile riveting systems available today. These fasteners are offered as standard MBC® rivets, simple, two-piece assemblies comprised of a MBC® rivet sleeve and a stem with an integral locking feature and as MBC® Lock Creator rivets (MBC®-L/C), same as the standard MBC® rivets with the addition of a lock creator anvil. This additional component simplifies installation of the fastener by allowing a single nose tip for installing the three available diameters. Whether standard MBC® or MBC®-L/C rivets are used, each rivet comes complete as a single-piece assembly, ready for installation. CHERRY® AEROSPACE MBC® Blind Rivets are offered in aluminum and stainless steel versions and in different finishes. Both the aluminum and stainless steel series MBC® rivets are available in 1/8" (3.2mm), 5/32" (4.0mm) and 3/16" (4.8mm) diameters, with flush, reduced flush or protruding rivet head styles. Respective information is designated in their part numbers by respective codes as follows:

CHERRY® MBC® Blind Rivet PN Structure NAS17 (NAS Number) (Head Style) (Material Code) (Rivet Diameter) L (Grip Size) (Finish Code)

NAS Number  (19, 20 or 21)

Head Style

Material Codes: C - CRES Stainless Steel, H - 2014A Aluminum

Rivet Diameters: -4 (.125), -5 (.156) -6 (.188)

L indicates Lock Creator, Dash (-)indicates Standard

Grip Sizes: NAS Grip sizes are correlated with respective CHERRY® AEROSPACE Grip Numbers (please consult the supplied documentation).

Finish Codes: A Clear Anodize per SAE AMS-A-8625, F Chemical Film per SAE AMS-C-5541, Passivation per AMS 2700, W Cadmium Plate AMS QQ-P-416, N Natural Finish

Sold in pieces but mostly in packs where the specified number of rivets per pack is indicated after the letters "PK" in the product reference number (SKU). Appearing prices are always for the units of measurement used each time.

Different pins, rivet pins & collars used on Textron Aviation Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. Also available are alternative respective parts from other manufacturers. HI-SHEAR HI-LOK™ pins and collars are catalogued as TEXTRON AVIATION part numbers but the alternative HI SHEAR part number is also included in the product reference number (SKU). When fasteners are sold in packs the specified number of pieces per pack is designated after the letters "PK" in the product SKU.

AIRPRO INDUSTRY CORP. manufactures professional quality air tools, hand  & auto repair tools and accessories for professional applications under  the brand name AIRPROWU. AIRPROWU extensive product line ranges from aircraft tools to industrial, automotive/motorcycle ,tooling/molding, construction and auto body shop solutions and solutions for electronic assembly lines. AIRPROWU product line of Hydraulic Riveters include pneumatic, industrial hydraulic, air hydraulic riveter tools and others. Please refer to the specifications of individual riveters.

ATI® TOOLS 100A series (straight drive) and 101A series (offset drive) AN470/MS20470 universal-head cup shaped  rivets are manufactured from S2 high-grade shock-resistant steel and machined in accordance with MIL-STD GGG-R-425. Respective flush head rivets of ATI® TOOLS 100A/101A series are designated by the letter "F" after the series number (i.e. 100AF/101AF respectively. They feature protection with plastic coating to prevent damage during shipment and storage, blended radius between cup and chamfer with no sharp edges, which coin or mar skin, highly polished precision cup, free of machine marks and ridges and chamfered corners. Shank diameter 0.401". Available in different rivet sizes, body diameters and lengths in inches.

GOEBEL® is leading manufacturer of high quality fasteners with product lines extending from blind Rivets, self-tapping/drilling screws, and sealing washers, to drill bits, nut drivers, toggle latches, hand & power tools, PPE equipment, and many more innovative specialty products. GOEBEL® blind rivets, much like other GOEBEL® fastening products, are widely recognized used by leading companies in nearly every industry including oil & gas, automotive, HVAC, railroad, aerospace, telecommunications, and construction.

Blind rivets are offered in different product families in different materials, finishes head styles and sizes to meet intended application requirements. They include Standard, Multi-Grip, Semi Structural & Structural, Tri-Folding & Load Spreading as well as Specialty blind rivets. More information on GOEBEL® Structural Blind Rivets is included in the Product Description. Additional information on GOEBEL® Blind Rivers is also available in the documentation in the Attachment section.

Rivet Pin Gauges from HI-SHEAR CORPORATION,  subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, can be used for inspection or measurement of correct grip length of HI-LITE™ / HI-LOK™ rivet pins. Different HI-SHEAR Pin Protrusion Gauges are offered for respective HI-LITE™ / HI-LOK™series pins. HI-SHEAR Grip Gauge Assemblies can be used to measure the “grip length” of HI-LOK™ and HI-LITE™ pins, shear lockbolts, structural screws and bolts. The HI-SHEAR 2-651 Grip Gauge Assembly includes one HI-SHEAR 2-612 Grip Gauge & one HI-SHEAR 2-615 Grip Gauge Slide. The 2-612 Grip Gauge measures in increments 1/16” to 3”(1 mm to 75 mm). Made from spring temper stainless steel, 3/4" x 6-1/4".

AIRPRO INDUSTRY CORP. manufactures professional quality air tools, hand  & auto repair tools and accessories for professional applications under  the brand name AIRPROWU. AIRPROWU extensive product line ranges from aircraft tools to industrial, automotive/motorcycle ,tooling/molding, construction and auto body shop solutions and solutions for electronic assembly lines. AIRPROWU compression riveters include different models covering different capacity requirements for aluminum and steel. They come in different dimensions and are  offered with matching yokes to cover various application needs. Please refer to the specifications of individual compression riveters.

Blind rivets (also commonly referred to as POP Rivets) are mainly used in applications where there is no access to the rear (blind side) of the joint. Rivets have a two-piece construction, the rivet body, shell, or hat and the stem or mandrel. Both the hat and mandrel are pre-assembled and ready to use. Rivets are installed by using a riveting tool to draw the mandrel which causes the body to deform and clamp down on the joint. Upon reaching the designed clamping force, the mandrel snaps and is discarded. A benefit of blind rivets is that they are not material specific and therefore they can be used to combine two different material types together. Furthermore, there is no way to over or under-torque a rivet. If the appropriate diameter and grip range are chosen correctly, the rivet will be installed perfectly every time.

Sourced by quality suppliers, blind rivets, offered as part of our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines, come in different materials, sizes, military or industrial standards and packing options to meet different application requirements. They are intended for use in a wide range of applications including  aircrafts, ships, submersibles, RVs, trailers,  machinery, small electronics, structural beams and others. Please refer to the individual product presentations to find the rivet which best suits your needs. 

AVIATIONEU NEW ERA Metric (M) aluminum alloy/steel rivets with a galvanized surface treatment are produced in accordance with DIN 7337 standard. Competitively priced, they are offered in different rivet diameters and lengths in mm.  Sold in packs with the number of rivets per pack indicated in the product SKU after the letters "PK". Appearing sale prices are per pack. For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

CHERRY® AEROSPACE MAXIBOLT® Blind Bolts (also termed as rivets) are multi-piece assemblies, capable of being installed from one side of the workpiece. Typically used in higher strength aircraft structural areas they are offered as Maxibolt®,  Maxibolt® Plus and Titanium Maxibolt® Blind Bolts. They can be installed with the use of CHERRY® tools for a most reliable installation performance.

CHERRY® Maxibolt® Blind Bolts are supplied in alloy steel and A-286 CRES materials. They conform to MS90353/MS90354, and MS21140/MS21141 Standards, meet MIL-F-81177 and MIL-F-8975 requirements, and are listed in QPL81177 and QPL8975. Shear strength for the steel version is 112 KSI and  95 KSI for the A286 CRES version.  CHERRY® Maxibolt® Plus Blind Bolts are available in -5, -6, and -8 diameters and stainless steel, and titanium materials. One tool and pulling head installs all three diameters. Creating a larger blind side footprint, they provide excellent performance in thin sheet and non-metallic applications. The flush breaking stem eliminates shaving while the extended grip range accommodates different application thicknesses. CHERRY® Titanium Maxibolt® Blind Bolts feature expanded performance capabilities for metallic and composite blind fastening applications. They provide a flush, burr- free installation with no shaving required. The Titanium Maxibolt® bolts offer fast and consistent installation by utilizing single action tooling with a unique shift washer design. The all-titanium sleeve and stem are compatible with exotic composite materials. They cause no delamination of the exit side of the structure during installation, and offer a blind-side slope tolerance up to 7°.

For more information please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

The CHERRY® Nut-Plate family of fasteners offers an extensive range of head styles in a low cost, pull through style rivet. Rivet heads include the CCR/CCMR274, “Universal”, CCR/CCMR264, 100° Flush, and the CCR/CCMR244, 100° Reduced Flush head (NAS 1097). Sleeve materials include C1018 steel or A-286 CRES stainless steel. Single action installation tools are all that is required to complete this low cost fastening system. Recommended installation tools include the G29 hand tool, which is sold complete with pulling head, or the G902/G902-15 lightweight power tool with pulling heads sold separately.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

JIFFY® AIR TOOL is a market leading solutions provider specializing in professional grade hand held, limited access, pneumatic drilling and fastener installation tools for the aerospace and aircraft industries. Manufactured in the USA, their product portfolio includes an extensive line of specialty hand-held pneumatic tools designed and built for easy, trouble-free operation and reach into difficult areas. Their tools are widely used by airframe assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.

Modular Drill Motors & Attachments (JMD)

JIFFY® AIR TOOL pioneered the “Modular Tool” platform for drill motors and attachments (JMD). JIFFY® motors can accept a wide variety of drill attachments to meet limited access requirements.JIFFY® Pistol Grip Straight style drilling tools are offered in models with forward running, reverse running and reversible functions, safety trigger option, 250 – 20,000 RPM, and 0.3 – 1.5 HP.  Available Thread Sizes: 1/4-28, 10-32, 9/32-40, 5/16-24, 3/8-24 and 7mm Collet.

Modular Fastener Installation Tools (JMI)

With JIFFY® modular fastener installation platform installation motors can accept a wide variety of install attachments to meet limited access requirements. The latter are available in 17° indexable or fixed, 20° indexable or fixed, “L”, and straight install type offered in various series correlating to the torque capacity of the fastener. Their versatility is further enhanced by the three offered drive styles: a socket and key system,a flush gear with a key and a hex through with no key control to allow access to confined space installations.

In addition to the modular installation tools, ratchet install tools in straight, 17° and 20° head styles are also available. Their pneumatic ratchet wrenches can be used for HI-SHEAR fastener (*) installation quickly, easily, and efficiently. Their new & improved spring loaded hex tip holder allows the use of special hex tips that will hold the HI-LOK™ style fastener in place when installing non-interference fasteners. With the new & improved design, hex tips are easier than ever to change and can literally be changed in just a few seconds.JIFFY®  sockets and hex tips (sold separately) can be used with these wrenches.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

 (*) HI-SHEAR CORPORATION Fastening System includes HI-LITE™, HI-LOK™ and HI-LOK™/HI-TIGUE™ pin and collar fastener combinations. The HI-LOK™ fasteners are the second most used fasteners in aircraft structural assembly after the solid rivets MS20470 and MS20426. The HI-LOK™ fastener system includes a rivet pin (similar to a screw but with additional advantages) and a collar (similar to a nut). Pneumatic installation/removal tools for HI-LOK™ or HI-LOK™ style fasteners are also offered by  HS Tooling and U.S Air Tool Co. (USATCO). Please refer to the respective product presentations.

USATCO C-Yoke riveters are available in single cylinder and tandem cylinder types, both in standard and high force versions. They cover different capacity requirements for use in aluminum and steel and feature quiet, easy operation, CE approval and swivel air inlets. Clamping force exceeds federal specifications. USATCO C-yokes are available for different mounting spacings and furnished with .187” or .250” set holes. 

For additional information please refer to the attached documentation or contact us.

HOWMET® AEROSPACE Inc. (formerly ARCONIC Inc.) develops and manufactures high performance, engineered products and solutions for the aerospace, industrial gas turbine, commercial transportation and oil and gas markets.

HOWMET® FASTENING SYSTEMS product range offers the greatest breadth and depth of fastening solutions available including: self-locking nuts, quick-release fasteners, draw latches, threaded inserts, lock-bolts, and structural blind fasteners.

HUCK® lockbolts and structural blind fasteners form part of HOWMET FASTENING SYSTEMS and they are designed to provide permanent, vibration-resistant, superior-quality joining solutions for use in industrial applications. HUCK® fasteners offer high tensile, shear and clamp properties and  they are suited to applications where the joints are integral to the structure. Offering a clean and safe alternative to welding and a more efficient fastening method than standard nuts and bolts, HUCK® fasteners offer benefits which other fastening methods cannot, including quick and easy installation, elimination of re-checking / replacement, and ultimately cost reductions.

HUCK® BOM® super strong structural rivets are a great alternative to welding and they are often used as a replacement for welding. One HUCK® BOM® rivet can be used instead of up to four bolt and nuts. Their unique push and pull installation design make them ideal for military vehicles, auto suspensions, high security fencing, rail car assembly and so much more. Available in a range of diameters starting from 4.8mm (3/16") to 19.1mm (3/4") they are resistant to tampering and vibration with exceptional shear and tensile strength. Other fasteners within HUCK® product range include BOBTAIL® lockbolt, MAGNA-LOK®, HUCKLOK®, MAGNA-BULB® and AUTO-BULB™  structural blind fasteners.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation.

Solid shank rivets are relatively low-cost,  permanently installed fasteners used as structural parts in aircraft and other applications where reliability and safety consist a priority.  These rivets are produced in accordance with military and other international standards such as US Army-Navy (AN) standard and Mil-Spec (MS) that followed. AN426/MS20426 and AN470/MS20470 Series rivets are solid aluminum rivets with countersunk head or universal head respectively. Sourced from quality suppliers they are offered as part of our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. They are  available in different diameters and lengths and sold by the pound (lb). Those designated by the letter "A" in their part numbers are "soft" rivets fabricated from 1100-grade aluminum with a tensile strength of 16,000 PSI while rivets designated by the letters "AD" are fabricated from 2117 aluminum and heat treated to the T4 condition. They have a shear strength of 26,000 PSI and a tensile strength of 38,000 PSI. For additional information please refer to the article on an overview of our fasteners, other supplied documentation, the individual product presentations or contact us.

The rivet pin range by HI-SHEAR CORPORATION, subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, offers a versatile solution for most of structural assemblies. They consist a very common type of threaded fastener used for clearance, transition and low interference fit throughout the airframe (metallic and composite), from wings to fuselage, in engine fairings, and more. Easily installed from one side, by one person with conventional tooling.

HI-SHEAR rivet pin product portfolio includes the original HI-LOK™ (HL™) system, the latest HI-LITE™ (HST™) pins with an improved recess and HI-TIGUE™ (HLT™) pins with improved fatigue benefits. They can be used in shear and/or tension applications on plain or sloped surfaces and feature controlled preload, a wide range of sizes and variety of materials and coatings for installation in all structures.

Most fasteners are mainly loaded in shear. That should be the only way for rivets as their tension capability is relatively low. Whenever there is a substantial tension load in a fastener, a threaded bolt should be used.

HI-LOK™ (HL™) is the original and versatile solution, a simple two-part fastener for strong and reliable assemblies. HI-LOK™ pins are commonly used in applications requiring high tensile strength in extreme environments. Consistent torque on installed fasteners is achieved through the integrated functions of the system working together. A carefully regulated breakoff groove in the self-locking HI-LOK™ collar  (separately presented) provides uniform preload values by separating when the correct torque level is reached. This controlled preload of each HI-LOK™ in the structure improves the fatigue life of the airframe significantly when compared to other fastening systems, including swaged collar type. HI-LOK™ pins and HI-LOK™ collars offer extremely precise dimensions making these fasteners commonly used in space, military, and commercial aviation application. They are both threaded and require common installation tools making  HI-LOK™ fasteners easy to install and remove.

HI-LITE™ (HST™) rivet pins are direct descendants from their original HI-LOK™ series counterparts but significantly lighter as they are made from 6Al-4V Titanium alloy resulting in improved weight saving. Combined with HI-LITE™ nuts and collars (separately presented), they provide up to 13% weight saving compared to the previous HI-LOK™generation. Both HI-LOK™ and HI-LITE™ rivet pins are also available with ASTER improved recess (HSTR pins) that prevents failure during the assembly process,  especially suited for clearance fit assemblies of composite structures.

HI-TIGUE™ (HLT™) pin series has improved fatigue benefits by combining the hole-improvement qualities of the HI-TIGUE™ pins and the consistent preloading qualities of the HI-LOK™ collars.

Additional information is available in Product Description section and the supplied documentation.

Νuts and collars by HI-SHEAR CORPORATION, subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, are designed to fit with their related HI-LOK™/HI-TIGUE™ and HI-LITE™ pins  (separately presented) forming the respective fastener system. HI-LOK™ nuts and collars are designed to fit HI-LOK™ & HI-TIGUE™ pins. HI-LITE™ nuts and collars are designed to fit HI-LITE™, PULL-IN™, PULL-STEM™ & TAPER HI-LITE™ pins.

With a wide range of shapes, materials and coatings, they are suited for most of structural assemblies and are commonly used in the aerospace industry in tension and shear applications. Collars’ wrenching element is designed to break-away at a controlled preload. It has been tested over time and has proven its reliability when installed with non-torque-controlled tools. Main features of nuts and collars include:

- controlled preload

- wide variety of materials and coatings for installation in all structures

- suitable for shear or tension applications, with captive washer, self-aligning or self-sealing options

- limited access installation, using conventional tooling

- designed with a counterbore to fit nominal and oversized pins

- nuts allow customized torque and preload & low height design for low access areas

Please refer to the supplied documentation for additional information.

Blind Rivets are multi-piece rivet assemblies, capable of being installed from one side of the workpiece.Traditionally, blind rivets were used on aircraft leading edges, trailing edges, and close out areas which are limited to access to one side of the structure.  Current blind rivet usage has expanded to many additional areas of the aircraft in an effort to decrease labor expense and to address the ergonomic issues of solid riveting.

The CherryMAX® rivet by CHERRY® AEROSPACE is the most reliable, high strength structural fastener with visual inspectability in the world today.  It features the "Safe-lock" locking collar for more reliable joint integrity, and meets the requirements of PS-CMR-3000. CherryMAX® fasteners are currently available in 1/8" through 1/4" diameters in both nominal (CR3212 and CR3213 Series) and 1/64" oversize diameters (CR3242 and CR3243 Series). 

Please refer to the supplied documentation and the Product Description section for detailed information on CherryMAX® rivet and other blind rivets manufactured by CHERRY® AEROSPACE. 

ATI® TOOLS 105A series AN470/MS20470 universal-head cup shaped double offset drive rivets are manufactured from S2 high-grade shock-resistant steel and machined in accordance with MIL-STD GGG-R-425. They feature protection with plastic coating to prevent damage during shipment and storage, blended radius between cup and chamfer with no sharp edges, which coin or mar skin, highly polished precision cup, free of machine marks and ridges and chamfered corners. Rivet Type: AN470/MS20470 universal-head. Shank diameter 0.401".  Available in different rivet sizes, body diameters and lengths in inches.